An agency of DHS improperly awarded a $475 million sole-source contract in 2003 to the Alaskan Native firm Chenega Technology Services Corp., according to a new report.
The proposed rule change would ensure that State is in compliance with the FIPS 201 requirements that call for agencies to issue PIV cards to contractors with access to federal systems and facilities.
DHS expects to issue a solicitation shortly to test an idea for a Global Trade Exchange privately managed data warehouse that would consolidate data on worldwide cargo movements.
The three whistle-blower cases DOJ joined against Accenture Ltd., Sun Microsystems Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co. represent the biggest challenge to manufacturers of commercial products in this decade.
DHS has deployed robust IT security controls to protect personal data for air travelers within its Automated Targeting System, but a few key vulnerabilities remain, according to a new report.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee yesterday approved its version of the IG Reform Act along with three other bills that will affect agency policies on e-gov, telework and real property disposal.
A proposed rule would require contractors to establish a code of ethics and put internal controls in place to detect and prevent improper conduct in contracting.
With two strokes of his pen, President Bush drew a line in the sand on the fiscal 2008 appropriations bills. He signed the DOD bill, but vetoed the Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies spending bill.
A public safety communications umbrella group has published its recommendations for setting up and operating the 700 Mhz broadband network that the FCC is establishing for first responders.
The Defense Appropriations bill that passed Congress on Nov. 8 did not include a popular amendment to provide $3 billion for additional border security.
